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Table 2 Comparisons between scores on the subscales in different years

From: The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of clinical skills

Factor

Years compared

Difference

Effect size (Cohen's d)

Planning

   
 

Year 2 vs Year 1

+0.19*

.26

 

Year 3 vs Year 2

+0.05

.07

 

Year 3 vs Year 1

+0.24*

.33

Concentration/dedication

   
 

Year 2 vs Year 1

-0.08

.11

 

Year 3 vs Year 2

-0.06

.09

 

Year 3 vs Year 1

-.015

.21

Repetition/Revision

   
 

Year 2 vs Year 1

-0.14

.19

 

Year 3 vs Year 2

-0.17*

.25

 

Year 3 vs Year 1

-0.30*

.44

Study style/self reflection

   
 

Year 2 vs Year 1

+0.03

.06

 

Year 3 vs Year 2

+0.01

.02

 

Year 3 vs Year 1

+0.04

.09

  1. * significance level 0.05 (2-tailed)